Android 16 is making your folders a little more jiggly

Google has rolled out Android 16 QPR3, which introduces a variety of new features, including a new animation for folders.
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Android's Getting New Animations — Here's What They Look Like

Google is breathing new life into Android with a wave of expressive animations aimed at making the interface feel more alive and tactile. From bouncy notification dismissals to shape-shifting Quick ...
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Pixel Launcher search bar, Gemini launch redesign rolls out to Android 16 QPR1 Beta

Google has now rolled out the redesigned Pixel Launcher search bar (in the US) and new Gemini launch animation (for everyone) to Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2 users. The bar at the bottom of the Pixel ...
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Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2 adds new animation for the power button long-press gesture

Android is getting several new animations as part of its Material 3 Expressive revamp. Google has started testing one of the upcoming animations in the latest Android 16 QPR1 beta release. It appears ...
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Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2 tests new Gemini launch animation with vibration

Google is testing a new launch animation for the Gemini overlay with Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2. It also suggests the missing vibration is just a bug. With Beta 2, the “Press & hold power button” gesture ...